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Fosseler Family History

Fosseler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fossler, Fessler, Bossler, Rossler, Fassler, Wesseler, Fieseler

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Where is the Fosseler family from?

You can see how Fosseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosseler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fosseler family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Fosseler's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Fosseler families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Fosseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosseler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Fosseler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Fosseler. For the veterans among your Fosseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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